Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Alabama
Sue for late fee 1 yr after termination of lease
What is the Ala law regarding suing a previous tenant a late fee for rental payment over 1 year ago and after the term of the lease is expired? I have sued my previous landlord for refund of deposit and she has filed a counter-suit for misc items and a late fee that I was unaware of and she never adv me nor tried to collect. Our contract expired 3/02 and the late fee was 8/01. Please adv b/c we are trying to settle out of court and I want to be fair if she can be awarded this late fee.
Thank you so much!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Sue for late fee 1 yr after termination of lease
I did not say that they could definitely sue you for the late fees. You need to have an attorney look at the lease and go over the entire situation.
Re: Sue for late fee 1 yr after termination of lease
This sounds like a breach of contract claim, which can be brought, in Ala, within 6 years of the breach, generally speaking.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
